Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
ARID1B Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 12 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Dync1h1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 13 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TRAPPC9 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 13 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ARID1A Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 14 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SMARCB1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 15 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SMARCA4 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 16 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
PACS1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 17 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
GATAD2B Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 18 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
CTNNB1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 19 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
Dock8 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
MEF2C Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 20 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
SETD5 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 23 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
DEAF1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 24 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
AHDC1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 25 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SOX11 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 27 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ADNP Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 28 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CDH15 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
PURA Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 31 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
KAT6A Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 32 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
Pogz Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 37 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
EEF1A2 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 38 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific volume and collection tube requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Syngap1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 5 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
GRIN2B Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 6 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
DYRK1A Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 7 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
GRIN1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 8 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
KIF1A Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 9 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
PRSS12 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample (usually 5-10ml) in an EDTA tube. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ST3GAL3 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 12 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
TECR Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 14 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
MAN1B1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 15 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ARID1B Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 12 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Dync1h1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 13 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TRAPPC9 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 13 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ARID1A Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 14 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SMARCB1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 15 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SMARCA4 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 16 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PACS1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 17 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GATAD2B Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 18 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CTNNB1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 19 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Dock8 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MEF2C Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 20 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SETD5 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 23 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
DEAF1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 24 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
AHDC1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 25 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SOX11 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 27 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ADNP Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 28 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CDH15 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 3 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PURA Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 31 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
KAT6A Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 32 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Pogz Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 37 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
EEF1A2 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 38 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific volume and collection tube requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Syngap1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 5 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GRIN2B Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 6 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
DYRK1A Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 7 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GRIN1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 8 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
KIF1A Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 9 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PRSS12 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample (usually 5-10ml) in an EDTA tube. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ST3GAL3 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 12 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TECR Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 14 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MAN1B1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 15 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Intellectual Disability & Learning Disorders answer different clinical questions. This catalogue supports a conversation with your clinician or counselor; it does not establish a diagnosis or replace an individual assessment.
Choosing a test
A comprehensive panel measures several related markers, while a single-marker test addresses a more focused question. A larger panel is not automatically the right choice. Discuss your symptoms, previous results and referral with a qualified clinician before selecting tests. Results should not be interpreted in isolation.
Before sample collection
Confirm the required tube, sample volume, any fasting instructions and the collection deadline for your chosen test. Tell the collection team about medication and recent treatment. Do not stop prescribed medication unless your clinician advises it. Home collection depends on the sample’s handling and transport requirements.
Common questions
Questions before booking
Should I choose a panel or a single-marker test for Intellectual Disability & Learning Disorders?+
A comprehensive panel measures several related markers, while a single-marker test addresses a more focused question. A larger panel is not automatically the right choice. Discuss your symptoms, previous results and referral with a qualified clinician before selecting tests. Results should not be interpreted in isolation. Free pre-test counselor guidance is available to help you understand the booking options.
Can I use SHIF/SHA or private insurance for these tests?+
Coverage depends on your scheme, the specific test, referral and authorization requirements, and the provider arrangement. Before booking, ask the laboratory and your insurer to verify eligibility, any co-payment, and whether direct billing or reimbursement applies. Listing a test here does not guarantee insurance coverage.
When should I arrange sample collection?+
Check the sample and preparation notes for the specific test, then confirm the collection time and reporting deadline with the laboratory. Same-day reporting, where listed, may depend on a collection cutoff and working days. Nationwide and home sample collection are available subject to location, sample suitability and transport arrangements.
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